non-suable
|non-su-a-ble|
C1
/nɒnˈsuːəbl/
not legally actionable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-suable' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'suable' from Latin 'sue' meaning 'to follow or pursue legally'.
Historical Evolution
'suable' changed from the Latin word 'sue' and eventually became the modern English word 'suable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'suable' meant 'able to be pursued legally', and 'non-suable' evolved to mean 'not able to be pursued legally'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/23 05:11